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Thursday, October 03, 2013

… through the open door

This is not my first visit to Rome and, if lucky, it will not be my last. Camillo and I had our first trip to Italy together around Easter time 1993. I would have to go through all my photos to count the subsequent trips and the towns visited. Although he is not my guide this trip, he is still here: a couple days ago I found a small store that was selling fresh cheese, sweet olives and pepperoni that he would have loved, and thought….. There is now a museum in the Piazza di Popolo of work of Leonardo da Vinci: he loved all things da Vinci.. We talked many times (I talked?) about renting an apartment for a month here but he wanted to wait until we were older and could no longer visit many towns in one trip as was our habit…but he would have enjoyed this neighborhood – the Italian-ness of it. Yes he is here enjoying my visit.

With Rosemary I am walking the historic center of Rome once again. Seeing it with new eyes because I am not just following Camillo about with my camera to my eye, but am needing to really see where we are going and to be sure I can find our way back to the apartment. Rosemary is never worried but I worry, of Course.

Over the years while walking about, I have thought it interesting to see bits and pieces of the life behind the walls. The old, exterior walls of the buildings have to be maintain in the original style or condition but the interiors can be fixed in any style pleasing to the owner. Every once in a while you walk by a door propped open and you catch a glimpse of the life going on behind scenes; behind the tourists that crowd the streets. This walk-about I have pulled out the camera and invaded the internal space whenever I got the chance. Here are a few; a visitor’s view of life in Rome through the open door.

Yes you should.... Go back to my Italy / italia profundo labels. A beautiful photo around every corner. I don't edit my photos as you do. I straighten (I tend to let the left side be lower) and I clear unwanted things like bald heads and garbage cans if I can. Otherwise I just try to take a good solid representation of what I see. And am happy.

Ginger, thanks so much for an entirely different view of that beutiful city. I'm so glad you felt Camillo there with you. I can just imagine someone peering over your shoulder to see what you were seeing. Love the first few images with the people, especially the shot of the bakery.

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Welcome to Flowers and More

2013 - I am now back in the USA and living in Houston, Texas. You can't read the early post without realizing that I was in Brasil for Camillo. I will miss Camillo as my friend, travel companion and guide. As I change 'Flowers' will also be evolving, adapting to my new old life. I will try to guide its changes but it will be an adventure for both you and me as what all this change will means.

History:

2007-2012, Although I live in Brasil, Camillo and I have traveled in North America, South America and Europe extensively. I always take copious photos. I love flowers and gardens, and beautiful spaces. I want to share with you life in Brasil and share my photos. I hope you enjoy them and send me comments about your experiences.

About Me

"Tiny Steps" is my second blog. Its purpose is not yet clear, but lurking in the back of my mind is the possibility that it will give voice to the many changes in me personally and to my life as I adjust from life as an expat in Brasil to a widow, a late in life single. Also lurking is the thought that this blog will help bring back my love of photography, of writing just for the joy of seeing the words laid out and to the sharing of both to my friends from "Flowers and More"